Saturday, February 28

Q&A: UCLA alumni reflect on Armenian Genocide through film ‘1915’

A crowd of more than 100,000 people filled Sunset Boulevard and La Brea Avenue on April 24, marching with flags or protest banners and chanting in memory of those who died in the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumni Garin Hovannisian (right) and Alec Mouhibian (left), who are both Armenian, co-wrote and directed the psychological thriller movie “1915” to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Armenian Genocide. (Bloodvine Media)


To View or Not to View: ‘Red Oaks’ and ‘Fresh Off the Boat’

In the war zone that is the fall TV season, it’s important to pick out the gems hidden in the media mesh. Each week, A&E columnist Sebastian Torrelio will profile one new show and one returning show that share a connection, detailing how they may make those after-school hours more meaningful. Read more...

Photo: “Fresh Off the Boat,” a coming-of-age series set in the ’90s, develops its characters with heart and familial lessons to pair with its nostalgia factor. (20th Century Fox)


Album Review: ‘Storyteller’

It’s been more than 10 years since Carrie Underwood won American Idol, but she’s still the queen of high-octane power ballads that won the hearts of voting audiences back in 2005. Read more...

Photo: (Sony Music Nashville)


Review: Escape Key Entertainment

I sat in the casino bar with my partner, listening to a wildly intoxicated Julian babble on about his secret plan. I knew I didn’t have much time. Read more...

Photo: Escape Key Entertainment houses two intricate escape rooms, which are interactive mystery chambers with clues designed to offer an immersive detective experience. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Roaring ’90s: Snoop Dogg reinvents sound by fusing hip-hop, R&B in recent album

The world of mainstream music is constantly transforming as new artists, styles and trends are embraced with each passing year. In spite of these changes, some musicians have maintained their popularity across decades, reinventing their sounds and careers. Read more...

Photo: Long Beach rapper Snoop Dogg has built a brand on his type-B personality, understated rhythms and smooth rapping style. His most recent album, “Bush,” was released in May. (Courtesy of Terry Richardson)


Pop duo Disco Shrine not ‘Shy’ about upcoming debut single

A group of boys wanders into a neon-lit arcade on a warm Friday night. Looking to blow off some steam, they approach a pinball machine. A few coins clink into the slot and the machine twinkles with flashing lights. Read more...

Photo: Actors Nick Lyskin (left), Jake Minton (middle) and Daniel Ross (right) played the group of friends in the arcade for Disco Shine’s debut music video for its track “Shy.” (Courtesy of Dakota Adney)


UCLA music professor demonstrates the Indian tabla

UCLA assistant professor and Music of India Ensemble co-director Abhiman Kaushal performs the Indian tabla. The rhythmic yet soothing drum tempo is utilized both on the Indian subcontinent and elsewhere. Read more...

Photo: (Mahsa Shekhsoltan and Michael Sherman/Daily Bruin)